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Home » Main Dish Recipes » Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes » 30 Minute Country Captain Chicken Recipe

Published: Nov 7, 2016 · Modified: Oct 24, 2019 by Nancy

30 Minute Country Captain Chicken Recipe

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This Country Captain Chicken has all the charm of the original recipe but only takes 30 minutes! If you love tender chicken wrapped in a luscious, spice-infused tomato sauce, You will LOVE this Lowcountry classic recipe!

Close up photo of Country Captain chicken in a bowl over rice.
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Country Captain Chicken – an easy weeknight friendly version of this Lowcountry classic!
Published: 7 Nov 16
Last Updated: 05 June 19

Quick and easy, one pan chicken recipes are a staple for weeknight meals. Whether it’s this Lemon Olive Chicken, Chicken Madras or Chicken Korma, these easy chicken dishes make everyone happy – including the cook!

What is Country Captain Chicken?

Also called “Captain’s Chicken” this dish is a tomato-based chicken stew that’s flavored with curry powder and typically served over rice.

The recipe first appeared in the 1850s and quickly became a Lowcountry classic. This sweet, tangy and subtly spiced stew quickly became a staple of Southern Junior League cookbooks and was a popular dinner party recipe!

Country Captain Chicken is one of my favorite dishes – but my traditional recipe isn’t quick. So I developed a “shortcut” recipe to satisfy my cravings.

What You Need to Make It!

  1. Chicken – I used boneless breasts but you could also use thighs or bone-in breasts or thighs.
  2. Onions, carrots, celery, and a red, yellow or orange bell pepper.
  3. Marinara sauce – use your favorite brand.
  4. Flour
  5. Chicken Stock
  6. Curry powder
  7. Currants or raisins (optional but really good).

Ingredients  needed for country captain chicken recipe.
Chicken, marinara sauce, onions, carrots, celery, bell pepper, chicken stock, curry powder and currants are all you need!

How to Make It!

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  2. Blot the chicken dry and lightly dredge in seasoned flour.
  3. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate.
  5. Add the onions, carrots, celery and bell pepper and saute until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the marinara sauce, chicken stock, curry powder and currants and stir to combine.
  7. Add the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover the pan.
  8. Cook for another 15 – 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Brown the chicken
  • saute the vegetables
  • add the pasta sauce, curry powder and stock.

Country Captain Chicken Tips:

  1. Traditionally, this dish is served over fluffy white rice but you can also serve it over egg noodles or any pasta. It’s also delicious with bread to sop up all that delicious sauce!
  2. A simple green salad makes a fabulous side dish.
  3. This dish freezes really well so don’t hesitate to make a double batch!
  4. You can make this recipe up to two days ahead of time. Just cover and keep refrigerated. Re heat, covered, in a 350 degree oven.
Overhead photo of this Country Captain Chicken recipe in a skillet with plates on the side.

Other Chicken Recipes you may like!

  • Yogurt Marinated Chicken
  • Chicken Marbella with Boneless Thighs
  • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
  • Chicken Scarpariello

If you enjoyed this Country Captain Chicken Recipe, I would love for you to leave me a comment and rate it! Cheers! Nancy

Overhead shot of Country Captain Chicken recipe in a cast iron skillet.

30 Minute Country Captain Chicken

A southern classic, this Country Captain Chicken is a blend of French creole and indian cuisine.Tangy, sweet and salty and ready in 30 minutes!!
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Course: chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken in tomato sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 3182kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 24 oz. jar Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup onion cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 yellow red or orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 carrot peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 Tablespoons dried currants
  • 2 cups cooked rice optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil over medium high heat.
  • Place the flour on a plate and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • While oil is heating, lightly dredge the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Place chicken in the skillet and cook, until browned – about 4 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over and cook until golden brown – about 3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and add the remaining Tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add in the curry powder and stir.
  • Pour in the Marinara sauce and stir.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and currants
  • Add the chicken breasts back to the skillet, turning to coat.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover the pan and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve over rice!

Notes

  1. Traditionally, this dish is served over fluffy white rice but you can also serve it over egg noodles or any pasta. It’s also delicious with bread to sop up all that delicious sauce!
  2. A simple green salad makes a fabulous side dish.
  3. This dish freezes really well so don’t hesitate to make a double batch!
  4. You can make this recipe up to two days ahead of time. Just cover and keep refrigerated. Re heat, covered, in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 3182kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 496g | Fat: 100g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 1382mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 8531mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2635IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 13.1mg
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  1. Carolyn West says

    November 07, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    I can totally imagine sitting down to this on a cold evening. Great flavors. #client

    Reply
  2. Valentina says

    January 09, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    Nancy, this looks SO fantastic, and perfect for the cooler weather we’re (finally) having! Your site is looking really great, too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      January 10, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      Hi Valentina – Awww… thanks! Still have work to do on the site but it’s getting there :-)! This chicken is really good – especially for those who don’t love Indian food… yet!!!

      Reply

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